UFC middleweight standout Chris Leben doesn't know why he's been put in a bout with former WEC light heavyweight champion Brian Stann after submitting Yoshihiro Akiyama, but he realizes what a win could do for him.

I think Leben gets an easy fight, a clear step down, so he can coach TUF next. Due to scheduling problems, I think Leben will have to take an easy fight to keep his hype up. If Stann wins, does he coach TUF and get contender status? i don't think so.

the UFC is giving Leben -who beat 2 top guys in 2 weeks,- a guy who throws down but is at the bottom of 185 division imo.Just because someone is a higher weight originally, doesnt make them a high level opponent. (Leben should get Nate, Bisping, Rivera munoz, a loser of andy and vitor. -(no Wandy or Chael for a few months)

I think Leben is gonna coach TUF with someone like Chael or Wandy when they are able to come back to the octagon.

I think the scenario you outlined makes sense from a business point of view. And granted, I feel Leben has this one all day, but Brian Stann is friggin dangerous, and his puncher's chance is better than most.

I hope Leben gets the win and continues to move up the ladder. I think it would be crazy to see him fight Anderson again for the title!

I would agree with Leben completely i didnt understand why he got Stann instead of a Bisping, Wandy or even Nate. After Leben wins this fight which I see being a 2nd rd tko I can see the UFC putting him against Wandy for some sure fireworks.